by Beth McGuire | Jun 17, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
In his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh held rates steady and announced the formation of five task forces to review the Fed’s operations. He also stripped forward guidance from the policy statement entirely. The FOMC voted...
by | Jun 17, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Summer arrives with a positive sign for the housing market, as the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) pending home sales report shows growth month-over-month and year-over-year in May 2026. Gains were felt across all four major regions of the United States. “A...
by | Jun 17, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Three Virginia congressional representatives have sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encouraging further investigation into listing portal practices and their effects on housing affordability. Jennifer McClellan and Don Beyer (both Democrats) sent a...
by | Jun 17, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Bed Bath & Beyond is seemingly going well beyond the bath—and the bed—with a deal to acquire real estate brokerage Fathom Holdings. The all-stock transaction values the tech-driven brokerage at roughly $53 million and is designed, the companies say, to build the...
by | Jun 17, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
All agents want their online listings to stand out, but in a competitive market it’s not easy. Most properties have plusses and there are keywords to use that snap a buyer to attention. The strategic ones act as magnets, drawing in people whose preferences match what...
by | Jun 16, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The multiple listing service has always been a simple concept. But like a lot of straightforward ideas, everything gets a lot more complicated once you need to address competing interests, stakeholder priorities and operational requirements. Even so, MLSs remained a...